“Bullying”
Does anyone of you ever experience being bullied? Or are you one of the
bullies?
Good day everyone! Today I would like to talk about bullying. I’m here
to raise awareness and talk about the importance of the topic. My speech will
focus on three things: What is bullying; the reasons why people are bullied;
and the effects of bullying on its victims.
First, what is bullying? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary,
bullying is the abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone
stronger and more powerful. This is one of the problems faced by our
community and it is a problem that is difficult to solve. Bullying is
everywhere and we never know when it will happen. We often experience it
in school, in social media, and even in workplaces. And most of the victims
are young people who are afraid and have no ability to fight back.
Second, the reasons why people are bullied. Many people have experienced
bullying. They experienced bullying because of their physical appearance,
envy due to wealth, or intelligence. It Is painful and sad to think that there
are people who can bear to see someone hurt and suffering. But we also
cannot judge bullies because we do not know what they are going through.
But whatever their reason is, it is still not acceptable for them to do such a
thing. It is not a reason to hurt other people. It’s not right that you bully
because you need an attention. And it’s not right to be aggrieved by other
people.
Lastly, the effects of bullying on its victims. It’s not easy to be bullied
because it has a big impact on each victim. It can result in more serious
problems physically, mentally, and emotionally. It causes fear, anxiety,
depression, and suicidal thoughts. These problems are not easy to overcome.
With the trauma the victims could get, they could also suffer from
nightmares, eating disorders, low self-esteem, and poor academic
performance. Therefore, a single act of bullying could affect and ruins one’s
life if not dealt with accordingly.
To end my speech, I want to remind everyone that bullying is a serious
matter and it is not a joke. Think before doing something to other people
because nothing is done without its corresponding consequences. Always
remember this quote from Kitarah, “Bullying is something that no one should
ever have to experience.” So, stop bullying because none of us deserve it.
Thank you and God bless!
